Cheyenne Personal Injury Law Blog

It is not uncommon for people to die while living in Wyoming nursing homes. Some patients are quite elderly and simply pass away from natural causes. Others contract terminal diseases or other illness where complications set in, such as pneumonia. Sadly, nursing home negligence is also responsible for many patient deaths in this state and others throughout the nation, which is the worst type of problem because it is the most easily preventable.

One woman in another state said she believes her husband died because of the substandard care he received in a nursing home. The man entered the facility in 2016. His widow contends that, between that time and the day he died, he suffered physical injuries, as well as mental and psychological harm.

When you helped your aging parent transition to a full-time assisted-living residence, you assumed he or she would encounter various challenges while adapting to a new lifestyle. Perhaps your parent was used to living independently, so you knew it would take a while to get used to having to depend on licensed medical professionals for his or her daily needs. However, one problem you did not expect to face is nursing home negligence. Sadly, if you are currently in a situation where you think your loved one is being mistreated, you are definitely not along in your struggle, as many other Wyoming families have experienced similar problems in the past.

One thing you undoubtedly don't want to do is ignore your suspicions. There is no harm in conducting further investigation if a particular issue is troubling you. However, your family member's well-being may be at risk if an undiscovered problem is not addressed directly and promptly.

In Wyoming and other states, being admitted to a hospital, nursing home or other assisted living or medical care facility places people at risk for infection. Prevention programs may help decrease the number of nursing home negligence situations involving preventable infections that continue to occur throughout the nation. Patients can often be proactive in their own care regimes, which in some cases may help them avoid injury.

The elderly and those with compromised immune systems are at most risk for infections. Those who are age 80 and above often have weakened immune systems as part of the aging process. The fact that they are in their later years of life and have less immunity increases the chances that they will contract infection, especially if those caring for them are not acting according to the highest level of accepted patient safety standards.

Many adult children in Wyoming understand how worrisome and stressful it can be to have a parent undergo surgery and have to spend time in a rehabilitation facility afterward. Not every person can visit his or her parent as often as he or she would like. This means that families have to place significant trust in the medical teams and staff members who tend to the needs of their loved ones. Sadly, the number of nursing home negligence cases on file throughout the nation shows that things do not always work out as expected.

The son and daughter of an 80-year-old woman in another state say they are completely devastated and haunted by the utter neglect their mother experienced in a nursing home. She was sent there after receiving tracheal surgery in order to recover more fully before going home. Sadly, that day will never come because she died; her children have since filed a wrongful death claim against the nursing home.

Many Wyoming residents live in nursing homes. For some, it is a temporary residence while they recover from extended hospital stays. Other people are full-time residents, often in their final years of life. In either case, residents depend on staff members to provide high quality care. Sadly, nursing home negligence is an existing problem in many facilities across the country.

Substandard assisted living care is not isolated to this state alone. In fact, a woman in another state recently filed a civil court complaint stating that she believes a terrible infection she suffered was caused by negligent care. The woman was sent to reside in the nursing facility for rehabilitation after she had undergone surgery.

Those who live in Wyoming nursing homes entrust their well-being to their care providers every day. They should be able to reasonably expect that high quality care according to accepted safety standards will be provided, no matter how challenging a given situation might be. If a staff member leaves a patient unsupervised as needed or fails to provide hygienic assistance, food, water or other basic support, it can cause serious and lasting injuries to the patient. Such nursing home negligence is unacceptable.

Rhodes Law Firm, LLC, is fully prepared to act on behalf of any man or woman who has suffered illness or injury because of substandard nursing home care. Are you concerned about bed sores on your aging parent's body? Were you not satisfied with the explanation given when you questioned staff members about bruises or other injuries?

Many Wyoming families understand the frustration, anger and feelings of betrayal that set in when those obligated to provide assisted living care fail in their responsibilities. Nursing home negligence often results in serious injuries to patients. Sadly, some injuries are fatal.

The former administrator of a facility in another state is currently under investigation for a situation involving a patient. The Department of Health issued a public statement, saying it is aware of the abuse allegations against the former nursing home official and is actively investigating the situation. This is apparently not the first time suspicious events have occurred at this particular nursing home.

Entrusting a parent to the care of professional assisted living providers can be a highly emotional, stressful experience. Nursing home negligence is often a major concern of adult children in Wyoming whose parents are no longer able to live independently. By learning more about the top qualities the best nursing homes in the nation typically have in common, it may be easier to avoid facilities that are high-risks for substandard care.

The best nursing homes in the nation usually have staff members who are cheerful, caring and patient with residents, no matter what type of special needs a particular resident might have. If a nurse or other worker who has firsthand contact with residents seems to get agitated easily or generally acts grumpy or stoic, it may be a sign that the care provided is not of the highest quality. If a resident becomes nervous, introverted or extremely upset when a particular worker is nearby, it definitely warrants further investigation.

There are numerous nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Wyoming. There are also state laws and strict protocols that govern and oversee the care of assisted living residents and nursing home patients. Sadly, nursing home negligence is highly problematic when facility employees disregard regulations or the law.

Many nursing home patients are age 80 or beyond. People living out their elder years are often more physically fragile than those who are younger. In fact, suffering any type of injury, especially dislocated joints or bone fractures, can place an elderly person at risk for serious infections, further injury or even death. A temporary worker at a facility in another state is facing serious criminal charges in connection with a 100-year-old woman's death.

Wyoming residents may be shocked to learn that a particular nursing facility in Casper has had six wrongful death/personal injury lawsuits filed against it in the past six years. A nursing home negligence case was recently dismissed from a U.S. District Court when plaintiffs and defendants agreed to settle out of court. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed to the public due to a confidentiality clause in the agreement.

This most recent case involved a resident of the nursing home who happened to be blind. On a particular day, he was standing near the curb, waiting for a ride from the facility's van that is driven by employees to transport residents to various locations. One can only imagine the blind man's shock when the van reportedly struck him, knocking him to the ground.

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